Five Major Trends Shaping Health Consumers
After painstaking research, health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn has pinpointed five trends that are shaping the American people as a result of COVID-19.
Through the lens of a health economist, Jane defines health broadly, working with organizations at the intersection of consumers, technology, health and healthcare. For over two decades, Jane has advised every industry that touches health including providers, payers, technology, pharmaceutical and life science, consumer goods, food, foundations and public sector.
What a Grocery Store Can Teach Us About Social Determinants of Health
Not only have grocery stores remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many have emerged as innovative leaders in addressing food insecurity.
The Emergence of Health Citizens: What This Means for U.S. Healthcare
As Americans, we must claim our collective health citizenship, and act on it together.
Health Insurance Affordability: A Call to Action for Healthcare Industry Stakeholders in the Pandemic
Even before COVID-19, working-age Americans struggled to afford healthcare coverage. Now, in the event of an economic downturn, the situation could worsen. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn explores the findings of…
How the Pandemic Is Accelerating the Hospital-at-Home Concept
The hospital-at-home concept isn’t new, but the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated its usage.
How Telehealth and Health Equity Can Survive After COVID-19
Telehealth usage skyrocketed during COVID-19. But it also revealed inequities in the healthcare system.
Big Hearts: How Caregiving Has Changed in America
How has caregiving in America changed? For starters, more caregivers are adopting technology to help them address the complex and challenging workflow. Unfortunately, more caregivers are reporting that their own…
COVID-19 Reveals the Need for Universal Mental Healthcare
Long after we flatten the curve, Americans will still be dealing with lingering mental health issues.
Life in the Time of Coronavirus – Impacts on the US Health Consumer
Health economist and trend weaver Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares insights on how COVID-19 (coronavirus) is impacting Americans’ behavior and spending – and the implications for health systems and plans.
Digital Health Tech Blurs Into Healthcare: Health Plan and Provider Takeaways From CES 2020
Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares her takeaways from CES 2020—and explains how digital health technology is blurring into healthcare.